Maryland § 13-1602

§ 13-1602.

    (a)    The Advisory Council consists of the following 23 members:

        (1)    The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;

        (2)    One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland;

        (3)    One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

        (4)    The Secretary of Aging or the Secretary’s designee;

        (5)    The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;

        (6)    The Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s designee; and

        (7)    17 members appointed by the Governor:

            (i)    One physician with experience in end–of–life care;

            (ii)    One nurse with experience in end–of–life care;

            (iii)    One pharmacist with experience in end–of–life care;

            (iv)    One physician with experience managing long–term care;

            (v)    One nurse with experience managing long–term care;

            (vi)    One representative of the health insurance industry;

            (vii)    One representative from a managed care organization;

            (viii)    One representative of the legal community;

            (ix)    One representative from the hospice care community;

            (x)    Two representatives from advocacy groups for end–of–life care;

            (xi)    Two representatives from religious groups;

            (xii)    Two representatives of the general public with experience with end–of–life or long–term care issues;

            (xiii)    One representative of the hospital industry; and

            (xiv)    One representative of the nursing home industry.

    (b)    (1)    The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.

        (2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

        (3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

        (4)    A member who serves two consecutive 4–year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after the completion of those terms.

        (5)    If a vacancy occurs among the members appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall promptly appoint a successor.